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The general idea is below, the IN+/- are the differential outputs of the input differential stage. Global feedback assures that these two inputs are identical in equilibrium and thus the ground current of OA1 is ~0.

In this case, the quiescent current of OA1 and R4 current keep the output transistor on the Class-AB knive's edge.

The resistor values still must be finetuned for the amplifier to neither succumb into class B mode nor run hot with excessive dissipation. I guess rail-to-rail ICs have more circuitry to prevent the runaway.

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The general idea is below, the IN+/- are the differential outputs of the input differential stage. Global feedback assures that these two inputs are identical in equilibrium and thus the ground current of OA1 is ~0.

The resistor values still must be finetuned for the amplifier to neither succumb into class B mode nor run hot with excessive dissipation. I guess rail-to-rail ICs have more circuitry to prevent the runaway.

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simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab

The general idea is below, the IN+/- are the differential outputs of the input differential stage. Global feedback assures that these two inputs are identical in equilibrium and thus the ground current of OA1 is ~0.

In this case, the quiescent current of OA1 and R4 current keep the output transistor on the Class-AB knive's edge.

The resistor values still must be finetuned for the amplifier to neither succumb into class B mode nor run hot with excessive dissipation. I guess rail-to-rail ICs have more circuitry to prevent the runaway.

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simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab

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tobalt
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The general idea is below, the IN+/- are the differential outputs of the input differential stage. Global feedback assures that these two inputs are identical in equilibrium and thus the ground current of OA1 is ~0.

The resistor values still must be finetuned for the amplifier to neither succumb into class B mode nor run hot with excessive dissipation. I guess rail-to-rail ICs have more circuitry to prevent the runaway.

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simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab